Public holidays in the Falkland Islands are determined by the Executive Council of the Falkland Islands. There are currently nine annual public holidays in force in the Falklands, with several other observances throughout the year. When a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the holiday is carried over to the following Monday.
Public holidays DateHolidayNotes1 JanuaryNew Year's DayVariableGood FridayCommemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.14 JuneLiberation DayThe anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islanders from Argentine military occupation at the end of the Falklands War in 1982.First Monday in OctoberPeat Cutting DayPublic holiday since 2002.14 NovemberKing's BirthdayObserved on the day of King Charles III birth rather than his official birthday. The holiday was previously held on 21 April during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.8 DecemberBattle DayThe anniversary of the Battle of the Falkland Islands in 1914.25 DecemberChristmas DayCommemorates the birth of Jesus Christ.26 DecemberBoxing Day27 DecemberChristmas HolidayAdditional public holiday after Christmas Day and Boxing Day.30 DecemberGovernment HolidayNot public holidays, but days on which all Government Departments (other than those providing essential services) are closed. Should these days fall on the weekend, they are moved to the previous Thursday/Friday.31 December
One-off public holidays A one-off public holiday was declared for 19 September 2022, the day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.
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